Import Health Standard  
Issued under the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Grain and Seeds for 
Consumption, Feed or 
Processing  
GCFP.IHS  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing  
COMMENCEMENT 
This consolidated  Import Health Standard comes into force on  11/03/2024 .  
REVOCATION 
This import health standard revokes  and replaces the Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, 
Feed or Processing, 15 September 2023 .  
The amendment history to this import health standard is set out in Appendix 3 : Amendment Record . 
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard is issued  under  section 24A  of the Biosecurity Act 1993  to incorporate amendment s 
made pursuant to sections 24B and 166A of that Act .  
Dated at W ellington, 11 March 2024  
 
 Paul Hallett  
Manager, Environmental Health  
Biosecurity New Zealand  Ministry for Primary Industries  
(acting under delegated authority of the Director -General)  
 
Contact for further information : 
Ministry for Primary Industries 
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Animal and Plant Health Directorates  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
Email: Plantimports@mpi.govt.nz
  
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Contents  Page 
Introduction 3 
Part 1:  General Requirements 5 
1.1 Application  5 
1.2 Incorporation of material by reference  5 
1.3 Definitions  5 
1.4 General  6 
1.5 Documentation 6 
1.6 Grain/seeds analysis in New Zealand  8 
1.7 Trade samples  9 
Part 2:  Specific Requirements 10 
2.1 ‘Basic’ grain/seeds  11 
2.2 Avena spp spp. (oats)  12 
2.3 Brassica napus  (canola, rapeseed, swedes)  14 
2.4 Cannabis s ativa (low- THC hemp varieties)  16 
2.5 Carthamus tinctorius  (safflower) 18 
2.6 Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)  20 
2.7 Glycine max  (soybeans)  23 
2.8 Gossypium spp. (cotton)  26 
2.9 Guizotia abyssinica (niger)  28 
2.10  Helianthus spp. (sunflower seeds)  30 
2.11  Hordeum spp. (barley)  33 
2.12  Lens spp. (lentils)  35 
2.13  Lupinus spp. (lupins)  37 
2.14  Medicago spp. (alfalfa/lucerne)  39 
2.15  Panicum spp. (millet)  41 
2.16  Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  (green millet)  44 
2.17  Phalaris canariensis  (canary grass)  45 
2.18  Phaseolus  spp. (green beans, other beans)  46 
2.19  Pisum  spp. (peas)  49 
2.20  Secale cereale (rye/ryecorn)  52 
2.21  Setaria italica (foxtail / Italian millet) 54 
2.22  Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)  56 
2.23  Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. (triticale, wheat)  58 
2.24  Vicia  spp. (broad beans / faba beans)  60 
2.25  Vigna  spp. (adzuki beans, black -eyed beans, mung beans, cowpeas)  62 
2.26  Zea mays  (maize, popcorn, sweetcorn)  64 
Appendix 1: Definitions  66 
Appendix 2: Treatment options 68 
Appendix 3: Amendment Record  69 
Appendix 4: Pest List  72 
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Introduction  
This introduction is not part of the import health standard (IHS ) but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
This IHS specifies the requirements for the importation of grain  and seeds for consumption, feed , or processing 
from all c ountries .  
Background  
An IHS issued under the New Zealand Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) specifies the requirements to be met to 
effectively manage biosecurity risks associated with importing goods, including the risks from incidentally  
imported new orga nisms.  
IHSs include measures that must be applied in the exporting country before the products are exported. IHSs also 
include  requirements that must be met by importers during importation , including while the produ cts are in transit 
and held in a transit ional facility before biosecurity clearance can be giv en.  
Post-clearance  requirements  may also be specified in an IHS.  
Guidance boxes throughout the IHS provide information on how the requirements may be met.  
Who should read this?  
Anyone who is involved in the process of importing or has an interest in importing grain  and seeds for 
consumption, feed or processing into N ew Zealand should read and be familiar with this IHS.   
Why is this important?  
It is the responsibility of the importer to ensure that grain  and seeds for consumption, feed or processing comply 
with the requirements of the relevant IHS.  
Grain  and s eeds for consumption, feed or processing that do not comply with the requirements  of the IHS may 
not be cleared for entry into New Zealand and may be directed for treatment (including destructive processing), 
re-shipment, destruction or further action deemed ap propriate by a Chief Technical Officer.  
The pathway may be suspended if certain types of viable regulated pests or quarantine weed seeds are 
intercepted.   
Importers are liable for all associated expenses.  
Equivalence  
A Chief Technical Officer (CTO) may consider an application for an equivalent phytosanitary measure to be 
approved, different from that provided for in this IHS, to maintain the same level of protection assured by the current measures. Equivalence will be considered with reference to the Int ernational Standard for Phytosanitary 
Measures 24: Guidelines for the determination and recognition of equivalence of phytosanitary measures.   
The CTO may issue a direction under section 27(1)(d) of the Act, setting out specific measures different from 
those set out  in this IHS, to be applied to effectively  manage risks associated with specified goods.   Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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If an equivalent measure is approved, an import permit may be issued under section 24D(2) of the Act, if the 
Director -General considers it appropriate to do so. The details of the CTO direction will be included in the special 
conditions section of the permit.  
Document history  
Refer to Appendix 3  for the Amendment Record for this IHS.  
Other information  
Importers of Cannabis sativa (low THC hemp seed) and Papaver somniferum  must contact the Ministry of Health  
prior to importation for advice on licensing . 
Oil seed meals and other processed plant products that are intended for animal feeds are covered  by IHS: 
Processed Animal Feeds of Plant Origin.  
Non-viable grain  and seeds imported for human consumption are covered  by IHS: Stored Plant Products for 
Human Consumption. 
Note:  It is the importer's responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all New Zealand laws as this is 
not an exhaustive list of compliance requirements.  
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Part 1:  General Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This import health standard (IHS) applies to  grain and seeds that are imported for consumption,  feed or 
processing, from plant species that:  
a) have a schedule in Part 2: Specific Requirement s and are listed in the MPI Plants Biosecurity Index  
(PBI); or  
b) are listed as ‘Basic’ in the PBI. 
(2) All grain  and seeds to which this IHS applies may be imported from any country, unless specified 
otherwise in Part 2: Specific Requirements.  
 
Guidance  
• If a grain/seed species  is not covered by this IHS, the grain  and seed s are not eligible to be imported into 
New Zealand under this IHS . 
• ‘Basic ’ grain and seed s are those species with “Basic”  requirements  listed under the “Seed for sowing 
Import specification” column  in the PBI. 
• Processing methods may include cold pressing, cooking, crushing, grinding, milling, rolling, popping, 
pelletising, steam flaking or a combination of one or more of these methods.  For more information regarding 
processing methods contact  MPI. 
1.2 Incorporation of material by reference  
(1) The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act:  
a) ISPM 5. Glossary of phytosanitary terms  
b) ISPM 12.  Phytosanitary certificates  
c) ISPM 24. Guidelines for the determination and recognition of equivalence of phytosanitary measures  
d) Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR)   
e) MPI Treatment Requirement:  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  (MPI-ABT RT) 
f) MPI Plants Biosecurity Index (PBI)   
g) MPI Protocol for Testing Seed Imports for the Presence of Genetically Modified Seeds   
h) Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds  
(2) Under section 142O(3) of the Act, it is declared that section 1420(1) does not apply, that is, a notice under 
section 142 O(2) of the Act is not required to be published before material that amends or replaces any 
material incorporated by reference that has legal effect as part of those documents.  
1.3 Definitions 
(1) Definitions are listed in Appendix 1.  
 
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1.4 General  
(1) Grain and seed s must be identified to species level. 
(2) All grain  and seeds must be free from regulated pests and contaminants .  
(3) All treatments required under this IHS  must be carried out : 
a) in the exporting country prior to export; or  
b) on board the vessel prior to discharge; or  
c) on arrival at a transitional facility  by either an approved treatment operator  or under an inspector’s 
supervision.  
(4) Movement of uncleared consignments must be undertaken in a secure manner to prevent loss of the 
goods  during movement .    
(5) Biosecurity clearance must not be given to grain and seeds containing viable seeds which are:  
a) not listed in the PBI; or 
b) listed as “entry prohibited” in the PBI; or 
c) listed in the PBI and present in volumes greater than 0.1% in weight of the sample taken; or  
d) listed in the Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds .  
(6) Biosecurity clearance must not be given to grain and seeds or their by-products  intended to be fed to pigs 
or ruminants if grain and seeds are imported from countries or zones that are not officially free from foot 
and mouth disease (FMD); unless one of the following has occurr ed: 
a) 31 days have elapsed from the date of shipment;   
b) the grain and seeds are treated as per Appendix 2 of the standard;  
c) the grain and seeds are heat treated at one of the following ranges:  
i) 60°C for no less than 30 minutes;  
ii) 80°C for no less than 10 minutes; or  
iii) 85°C for no less than 5 minutes.  
 
Guidance   
• Grain and seeds are subject to inspection on arrival for regulated pests (including quarantine weed seeds) 
and contaminants.  
• Consignments of grain and seeds treated either offshore  or in New Zealand are subject to sampling to for 
verify ing the efficacy of the devitalisation process  through viability test . 
• Countries have ‘FMD freedom’ if the World Organisation for Animal Health officially recognises them as free from foot and mouth disease. For more information, see 
https://www.woah.org/en/disease/foot -and-
mouth -disease/#ui -id-2 
1.5 Documentation  
1.5.1 Import permit  
(1) An import permit is not required for importing commodities under this import health standard, unless specified in a CTO direction setting out alternative measures.  
1.5.2 Phytosanitary certificate 
(1) All consignments of grain and seeds, except those listed as ‘ Basic’ in the PBI, must be accompanied by a 
phytosanitary certificate.  
(2) The phytosanitary certificate must be issued by the National Plant Protection Organisation  (NPPO ) of the 
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(3) Prior to issuing the phytosanitary certificate, the NPPO of the exporting country must  sample and  inspect 
the consignment, and be satisfied that no regulated pests and contaminants  are present in the 
consignment in accordance with the following : 
a) In the drawn sample of 5 kg:  
i) no live regulated arthropods are permitted ; and 
ii) no regulated weed seeds are permitted for import under options 1 and 4 ; and  
iii) there is no threshold for regulated weed seeds for import under  options 2 and 3, because the 
contaminant seeds will be devitalised through processing or treatment in New Zealand 
transitional facilities.   
(4) The phytosanitary certificate must contain:   
a) sufficient detail s to enable identification of t he consignment and its component parts, including:  
i) lot number(s);  
ii) number and description of packages;  
iii) country/place of origin of the grain/seed; and  
iv) variety name(s).  
b) the following declaration:  
i) “This is to certify that the plants, plant products or other regulated articles described herein have been inspected and/or tested according to appropriate official procedures and are 
considered to be free from the quarantine pests specified by the importing contracting party 
and to conform with the current phytosanitary requirements of the importing contracting party, 
including those for regulated non -quarantine pests ”. 
c) any additional declaration(s) as required under Part 2: Specific Requirements . 
 
Guidance  
• The maximum pest limit for pest contamination on grain and seeds is 0.9 pest per kg of seeds.  To achi eve 
95% confidence that the maximum pest limit will not be exceeded, no live regulated pests are permitted in 
an officially drawn sample of 5kg (i.e. , acceptance n umber  = 0). 
• For a list of NPPOs, refer to the International Plant Protection Convention  (IPPC) website.  
• The full list of regulated and non -regulated pests for New Zealand can be found in  Official New Zealand 
Pest Register (ONZPR) . 
• If any visually detectable pests are found by the NPPO during the inspection of the consignment, the 
certifying NPPO can establish the regulatory status of the pest by referring to ONZPR. 
• If the pest is not listed in ONZPR , the certifying NPPO can contact MPI to establish the regulatory status of 
the pest.  
1.5.3 Sampling certificate  
(1) Where required by Part 2: Specific Requirements , a seed sampling certificate must accompany the  grain  
and seeds.  
(2) The sampling certificate must be issued by the exporting country’s NPPO or a third party authorised by 
NPPO for sampling the consignment.  
(3) The sampling certificate must clearly identify the consignment.  
(4) Prior to issuing the sampling certificate, the NPPO of the exporting country must be satisfied that the samples were taken and prepared based on the below requirements:  
a) Primary samples must be taken randomly at the following rates in order to generate a composite 
sample:  
i) at least one primary sample per 100  tonnes of grain; OR  
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b) The composite sample may be reduced to a 5kg sample that is submitted for analysis.  
c) Submitted samples must be labelled, sealed , and dispatched to an Association of Official Se ed 
Analysts (AOSA) or International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) accredited seed testing station to 
be analysed for seed contaminants (Part 1.5.4 ). 
(5) If a sampling certificate cannot be provided, grain and seeds must be sampled and analysed on arrival in 
New Zealand in accordance with Part 1.6.  
 
Guidance  
• Sampling certificate may include hold number of ship, shipping container number(s) or line of sacks from 
which the samples were drawn to clearly identify the consignment.  
• If a phytosanitary certificate specifies the weight of submitted sample, a separate sampling certificate is not 
required.  
1.5.4 Seed analysis certificate 
(1) Where required by Part 2: Specific Requirements , a seed analysis certificate must accompany the grain 
and seeds.  
(2) The seed analysis certificate must:  
a) be issued by an Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) or ISTA accredited seed testing 
station;  
b) state the weight of the sample examined;  
c) state the  scientific name and quantity of contaminant seeds identified in the sample, including:  
i) any unidentified genera or species; and  
ii) any quarantine weed seeds (refer to the Schedule of Regulated (Quarantine) Weed Seeds).  
(3) If a seed analysis certificate cannot be provided, the grain and seeds must be sampled and analysed on 
arrival in New Zealand for contaminant seeds in accordance with Part 1.6.  
1.6 Grain/seed s analysis in New Zealand  
(1) Grain  and seed s consignments that are not accompanied by seed sampling certificates and seed analysis 
certificates must be randomly sampled and analysed in New Zealand for contaminant  seed s. 
(2) Consignments that require analysis  in New Zealand  must be held on board of the vessel or in a 
transitional facility  until the analysis has been completed and assessed by MPI.  
(3) Sampling must be carried out by MPI inspector or an ISTA trained sampler under the supervision of MPI  at 
the importer’s expense.  
(4) Samples must be sent to an ISTA-accredited seed analysis laboratory approved to MPI Standard for 
General Transitional Facilities for  Uncleared Goods  t o be analysed for contaminant seeds. The following 
information must accompany the samples : 
a) the name and address of the importer; 
b) the name and voyage number  of the vessel carrying the grain and  port(s) of  discharge; 
c) the weight of submitted composite samples ; and  
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1.7 Trade samples  
Guidance  
• Import  requirements for trade samples  can be found in the Research Samples (except animal samples) 
import health standard . 
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Part 2:  Specific Requirements  
(1) Part 2 sets out the specific phytosanitary requirements that must be met in addition to Part 1: General 
Requirements , for the following grain and seeds:  
• Basic grain/seeds  
• Avena  spp. (oat s) 
• Brassica napus  (canola, rapeseed, swedes)  
• Cannabis sativa  (low-THC hemp varieties)  
• Carthamus tinctorius  (safflower)  
• Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)  
• Glycine max  (soybean s) 
• Gossypium  spp. (cotton)  
• Guizotia abyssinica (niger)  
• Helianthus  spp. (sunflower)  
• Hordeum  spp. (barley)  
• Lens  spp. (lentils)  
• Lupinus  spp. (lupins)  
• Medicago spp. (alfalfa/l ucerne)  
• Panicum  spp. (millet)  
• Pennisetum glaucum and P. clandestinum  (green millet)  
• Phalaris canariensis  (canary grass)  
• Phaseolus  spp. (green beans, other beans)  
• Pisum spp. (pea s) 
• Secale cereale  (rye/ryecorn)  
• Setaria italic  (foxtail / Italian millet)  
• Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)  
• Triticosecale  and Triticum spp. ( triticale and wheat)  
• Vicia  spp. (broad  beans / faba bean)  
• Vigna spp. (adzuki  beans,  black -eyed beans, mung beans , cowpea s) 
• Zea mays  (maize, popcorn, sweetcorn)  
 
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2.1 ‘Basic’  grain/seeds  
(1) Grain  and seed s listed as ‘ Basic’ in the “Seed for sowing Import specification ” column in the PBI  can be 
imported into New Zealand for the purposes of consumption, feed or processing.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is not required . 
 
Guidance  
• Under Ministry of Health regulations, importers of Papaver somniferum  seeds must contact the Ministry of 
Health ( the Controlled Drugs Advisor for Medicines Control) prior to importation for advice on licensing.  
 
 
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2.2 Avena spp  spp. (oat s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Avena  spp. can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Avena  spp. may be imported under one of the following options :  
2.2.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option  1) 
(1) Avena  spp. grain must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the treatment 
options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certifica te is required.  
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Avena spp. grain was  heat treated and the consignment contains no viable seeds ”;  
or 
ii) “The Avena spp. grain was  irradiated at  a dose of  25 KGy and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds” . 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.2.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand ( Option 2)  
(1) Avena  spp. grain must be treated to render it non -viable in a transitional facility , using one of the treatment 
options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.2.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Avena  spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional facility in 
accordance with a grain import system that ensure s the grain is securely transported.  
(2) Avena  spp. grain must be processed to render it non -viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(3) The transitional f acility  must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grains . 
Documentation (4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the grain must be analy sed 
upon arriv al in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6 . 
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a) The following additional declaration s must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Avena spp. grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insects and mites ;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently  found to be free of any live , 
visually detectable regulated insects and mites .” 
and 
ii) “The Avena spp. grain ha s been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from  Cephalosporium gramineum ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Cephalosporium gramineum;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA  guidelines/methodologies . The samples  were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Cephalosporium 
gramineum .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments  that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI- approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  
Cephalosporium gramineum . The s ample size must be five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/  methodologies . 
• Treatment details for regulated pests can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection T reatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on the GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing, Import System 
Requirements .  
2.2.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Avena spp. grain is  not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border.  
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2.3 Brassica napus (canola, rapeseed, swedes)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Brassica napus  seeds can be found in Appendix 4. 
(2) Brassica napus  seeds may be imported under one of the following options: 
2.3.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Brassica napus  seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) One of the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate: 
i) “The Brassica napus  seeds were heat -treated, and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds.”  
or 
ii) “The Brassica napus  seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy, and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds.” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate.  
2.3.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Brassica napus  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.3.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Brassica napus  seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with the 
Standard for Transitional Facilities for General Uncleared Risk Goods. 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds.  
(3) Brassica napus  seeds must only  be used for the manufacture of food/feed products and any residue must 
be held and destroyed as directed by an Inspector.  
Documentation 
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
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2.3.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Brassica napus  seed is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance o n arrival at the New Zealand 
border.  
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2.4 Cannabis sativa (low-THC hemp varieties)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Cannabis sativa  seed s can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Cannabis sativa seed s may be imported under one of the following options:  
 
Guidance  
• Under Ministry of Health regulations , importers of whole Cannabis sativa seeds (low-THC hemp varieties) 
must contact the Ministry of Health  (the Controlled Drugs Advisor for Medicines Control) prior to importation 
for advice on licensing.  
• There are additional requirements  under the Agricultur al Compound s and Veterinary Medicine s (ACVM) Act 
for THC and CBD contents of Cannabis sativa seeds used in animal feed. See products regulated under the 
ACVM Act  or contact approvals@mpi.govt.nz  for more information.  
2.4.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seed s must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2  or must be hulled.   
(2) Following treatment, seeds  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate  for 
consignments of heat -treated or  irradiated Cannabis sativa seeds : 
i) “The Cannabis sativa seed s were heat -treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Cannabis sativa seed s were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds .”  
b) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate for 
consignmen ts of hulled Cannabis sativa seeds:  
i) “The Cannabis sativa seed s were hulled,  and the consignment contains no viable whole 
seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.4.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seed s must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentati on 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
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Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.4.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seeds  must be processed to render them non -viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds. 
(3) Cannabis sativa seeds must be used for the manufacture of food or animal products only  and a ny residue 
must be held and destroyed as directed by an inspector. 
Documentation 
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand  as per Part 1.6. 
(5) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Cannabis sativa seeds have b een:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Curvularia cymbopogonis, Leptosphaeria 
woroninii and Septoria  cannabis ; 
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Curvularia cymbopogonis, 
Leptosphaeria woroninii and Septoria cannabis ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested  at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Curvularia 
cymbopogonis , Leptosphaeria woroninii and Septoria cannabis. ”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by  the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Curvularia 
cymbopogonis , Leptosphaeria woroninii and Septoria cannabis . The sample size must be five times (5 ×) 
ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
2.4.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Cannabis sativa seeds  are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New 
Zealand border.  
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2.5 Carthamus tinctorius (safflower) 
(1) The regulated pest list for  Carthamus tinctorius  can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.5.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytos anitary certificate is required.  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Carthamus tinctorius seeds  were heat -treated and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ; 
or 
ii) “The Carthamus tinctorius seeds  were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment  details  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certifica te.  
2.5.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.5.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds  are not eligible for importation for processing in a transitional facility .  
2.5.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Carthamus tinctorius  seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada, and the USA for biosecurity 
clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation 
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
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(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Carthamus tinctorius  seeds have been:  
1) sourced from an area where Alternaria carthami and Cercospora carthami are known 
not to occur / not known to occur ; 
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Altern aria carthami and Cercospora carthami were 
detected;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and t he test result was negative for Alternaria carthami 
and Cercospora carthami”.  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Alternaria 
carthami and Cercospora carthami. The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA  or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
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2.6 Cicer arietinum  (chickpeas)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Cicer arietinum  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Cicer arietinum  seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.6.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds  must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitar y certificate:  
i) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds  were heat -treated and the consignment contains no viable seeds” ; 
or 
ii) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds  were irradiated at  a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment detail s can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.6.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds  must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grain and seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, ensure that the 
transitional facility can treat the consignment.  
2.6.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds  must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with t he 
Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
(3) Any residue of Cicer arietinum  seeds  after processing must be held and destroyed as directed by an 
Inspector.  
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation (1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
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(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Ascochyta rabiei  is known not to occur/ not known to occur;   
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Ascochyta rabiei was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result wa s negative for Ascochyta rabiei. ”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country . 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Ascochyta 
rabiei . The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commer cially processed for 
consumption 
(1) Cicer arietinum  seeds  must be processed to render  them  non-viable.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.6.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand,  as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Cicer arietinum  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Ascochyta rabiei  is known not to occur/not known to occur ;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Ascochyta rabiei was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Ascochyta rabiei. ”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
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Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory against Ascochyta rabiei . The 
sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
 
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2.7 Glycine max  (soybean s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Glycine max  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Glycine max  seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.7.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Glycine max  seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Glycine max  seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Glycine max  seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.7.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Glycine max  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render  them  non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.7.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Glycine max  seeds  must be processed in a transitional facility approved  in accordance with the Standard 
for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
(3) Any residu e of Glycine max  seeds  must be held and destroyed as directed by an Inspector. 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
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Documentation 
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(3) A genetically modified seed test certificate for Glycine max  is required, otherwise consignments of Glycine 
max seeds must be representatively sampled, tested , and found to be free of unapproved GM seeds on 
arrival.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Glycine max  seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Peronospora manshurica is known not to occur/not known 
to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to appropriate procedures and no Peronospora manshurica was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Peronospora 
manshurica .”  
 
If this declaration cannot be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Guidelines for sampling and testing for the presence of GM seeds are specified in the Operational Code:  
Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material.   
• A list of MPI approved GM testing facilities  can be found on the MPI website.  
• Guidelines for importation of GM food and ingredients  can be found on the MPI website.  
• Any consignment that is found to contain unapproved GM seeds will not be permitted to enter New Zealand and will be treated (where appropriate), re-shipped or destroyed.  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by  the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of 
Peronospora manshurica . The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption 
(1) Glycine max  seeds must be processed to render them non-viable.  
Documentation 
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required; otherwise, the seeds must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6.  
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Glycine max  seeds were:  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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1) sourced from an area where Peronospora manshurica is known not to occur/not known 
to occur;  
or  
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Peronospora manshurica was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Peronospora 
manshurica .”  
 
If this declaration cannot be included in the phytosanitary certificate,  MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
(4) If additional declarations or a laboratory test result for freedom from Peronospora manshurica  cannot be 
provided, the Glycine max  seeds must be heat -treated during processing at 85˚C or above for 60 seconds 
for surface sterilisation purposes . 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of 
Peronospora manshurica . The sample size must be five times (5× ) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  
2.7.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Glycine max seeds  are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border.  
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2.8 Gossypium spp.  (cotton)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Gossypium spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Gossypium  spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.8.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentati on 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Gossypium  spp. seeds were heat -treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Gossypium  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.8.2 Importati on of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them  non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat th e consignment.  
2.8.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Gossypium  spp. seeds must be processed to render them non -viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with t he Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds. 
Documentation (3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.8.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Gossypium spp. seeds  are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at th e New 
Zealand border.  
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2.9 Guizotia abyssinica (niger)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Guizotia abyssinica  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Guizotia abyssinica seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.9.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Guizotia abyssinica seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Guizotia abyssinica seeds were heat -treated and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Guizotia abyssinica seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds .”  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.9.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Guizotia abyssinica seeds must be treat ed in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.9.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Guizotia abyssinica seeds must be processed to render  them  non-viable in a transitional facility approved 
in accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds.  
Documentation (3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required;  otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.9.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seeds must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
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2.10 Helianthus spp. (sunflower  seeds ) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Helianthus spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Helianthus  spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.10.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Helianthus  spp. seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds” ;  
or 
ii) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds .”  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.10.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Helianthus  spp. se eds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.10.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Helianthus  spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the 
Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds.  
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Aspergillus parasiticus , Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria 
lindquistii and Septoria helianthi is known not to occur/  not known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe helianthi, 
Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi was found;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA  or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested  at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Aspergillus 
parasiticus, Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaer ia lindquistii and Septoria helianthi. ”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.   
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory against  Aspergillus parasiticus, 
Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi.  The sa mple size must be five times 
(5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption 
(1) Helianthus  spp. seed s must be processed to render them non-viable.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.10.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insects ;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live, 
visually detectable regulated insects ”. 
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ii) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Pseudomonas syringae pv. aptata and 
Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis ;   
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from Pseudomonas syringae pv. 
aptata and Pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved  diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Pseudomonas 
syringae  pv. aptata and Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iii) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe helia nthi, 
Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi;   
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production ” free from Aspergillus parasiticus, 
Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Aspergillus 
parasiticus, Diaporthe helianthi, Leptosphaeria lin dquistii and Septoria helianthi.”   
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iv) “The Helianthus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Sunflower mosaic virus ;   
or 
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production ” free from Sunflower mosaic virus . 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  
Pseudomonas syringae  pv. aptata, Pseudomonas syringae  pv. tagetis, Aspergillus parasiticus, Diaporthe 
helianthi, Leptosphaeria lindquistii and Septoria helianthi. The sa mple size must be five times (5×) ISTA 
using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection T reatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
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2.11 Hordeum spp. (barley)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Hordeum spp. can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Hordeum  spp. may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.11.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Hordeum  spp. grain was  heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable se eds”; 
or 
ii) “The Hordeum  spp. grain was  irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and  the consignment contains no 
viable seeds” . 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.11.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grain that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prio r to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.11.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Hordeum  spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional facility 
in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the grain is securely t ransported. 
(2) Hordeum  spp. grain must be processed to render it non -viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grains.  
Documentation (4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the grain must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6.  
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a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Hordeum  spp. grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insect s and mites;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live , 
visually detectable regulated  insects and mites .” 
and 
ii) “The Hordeum  spp. grain has been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Cephalosporium gramineum , Fusarium 
longipes  and Tilletia controversa;  
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Cephalos porium gramineum, 
Fusarium longipes  and Tilletia controversa;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Cephalosporium 
gramineum, Fusarium longipes  and Tilletia controversa.”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers m ay also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI- approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  
Cephalos porium gramineum, Fusarium longipes and Tilletia controversa. The sample size must be five 
times (5 ×) ISTA  using ISTA  or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing Import System 
Requirements . Requirements for the seed analysis certificate s can be found in A ppendix B . 
2.11.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Hordeum spp. grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border.  
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2.12 Lens spp. (lentils) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Lens spp.  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Lens spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.12.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Lens spp. seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the treatment 
options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Lens spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds”;  
or 
ii) “The Lens spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds” .  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.12.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Lens spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.12.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Lens spp. seeds must be processed to render non-viable in a transitional facility approved in accordance 
with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds.  
Documentation (3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required;  otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.12.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
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2.13 Lupinus spp. (lupin s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Lupinus spp.  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Lupinus  spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.13.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certifica te is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Lupinus  spp. seeds were heat -treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds”;  
or 
ii) “The Lupinus  spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds .”  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.13.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds must be treated to render non -viable in a transitional facility , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds  that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.13.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds must be processed to render  them  non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard f or Transitional Facility for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds. 
Documentation (3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are r equired ; otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.13.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Lupinus  spp. seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada,  and USA for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation 
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
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2.14 Medicago spp. (alfalfa/ lucerne)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Medicago spp.  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Medicago spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.14.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Medicago spp. seeds must be r endered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Medicago spp. seeds were heat -treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Medicago spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consign ment contains 
no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.14.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Medicago spp. seeds must be treated to render non -viable in a transitional facility , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.14.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Medicago spp. seed s must be processed to render them non-viable in a transitional facility  approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facility for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds. 
Documentation (3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required;  otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand, as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.14.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Medicago spp. seeds must be free of unapproved genetically modified (GM) grain/seeds. 
Documentation 
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required;  otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand  as per Part 1.6. 
(3) A genetically modified seed test certificate for Medicago sativa is required, otherwise consignments of 
Medicago spp. seeds must be representatively sampled, tested, and found to be free of unapproved GM 
seeds on arrival.  
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Medicago  spp. seeds  have been:  
1) sourced from an area where Pea early browning tobravirus, Peanut stunt cucumovirus 
and Xanthomonas campestris  pv. alfalfa  are known not to occur/  not known to occur ; 
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Pea early browning  tobravirus , Peanut stunt 
cucumovirus  and Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa was detected;  
or 
3) (only  for Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa) representatively sampled with a sample 
size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance with ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -approved diagnostic 
laboratory and the test result was negative for Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa.”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country  
 
Guidance  
• Guidelines for sampling and testing for the presence of GM seeds are specified in the Operational Code:  
Protocol for Testing for the Presence of Genetically Modified Plant Material.   
• A list of MPI approved GM testing facilities  can be found on the MPI website.  
• Guidelines for importation of GM food and ingredients  can be found on the MPI website.  
• Any consignment that is found to contain unapproved GM seeds will not be permitted to enter New Zealand and will be treated (where appropriate), re-shipped or destroyed.  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa. The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA or AOSA 
guidelines/ methodologies.  
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2.15 Panicum spp. (millet)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Panicum spp. grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Panicum spp. grain may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.15.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Panicum spp. grain must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Panicum spp. grain was  heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Panicum spp. grain was  irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.15.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Panicum spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grain that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.15.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Panicum spp. grain must be processed to render it non-viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or proc essing grain . 
Documentation (3) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required;  otherwise, the grain must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(4) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
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1) sourced from a n area where Balansia claviceps, B. epichloe, B.  oryzae -sativae, 
Cochliobolus pallescens  and Ustilago crameri are known not to occur/ not known to 
occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and Balansia claviceps , B. epichloe , B. oryzae -sativae , 
Cochliobolus pallescens and Ustilago crameri were not detected;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested  at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for  Balansia claviceps , 
B. epichloe, B. oryzae-sativae,  Cochliobolus pallescens and  Ustilago crameri. ”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
ii) “The Panicum  spp. grain:  
1) was sourced from an area where Aphelenchoides besseyi is known not to occur / not 
known to occur ; 
or 
2) has undergone appropriate pest control activities that are effective against 
Aphelenchoides besseyi.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI-appro ved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Balansia 
claviceps , B. epichloe , B. oryzae -sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens and Ustilago crameri.  The sample size 
must be five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA  or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
2.15.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the grain must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand  as per Part 1.6.  
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, v isually detectable regulated insect s;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live, 
visually detectable regulated insects ; 
and 
ii) “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:  
1) sourced from an area where Aphelenchoides besseyi is known not to occur/ not known 
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or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pest icide and subsequently found to be free of  live 
Aphelenchoides besseyi;  
and  
iii) “The Panicum  spp. grain has been:  
1) sourced from a  “pest free area ” where Balansia claviceps , B. epichloe, B. oryzae -
sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens  and Ustilago crameri are known not to occur/ not 
known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production ” where Balansia claviceps , B. epichloe , 
B. oryzae-sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens  and Ustilago crameri are known not to 
occur/ not known to occur;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Balansia claviceps , 
B. epichloe, B. oryzae -sativae,  Cochliobolus pallescens and  Ustilago crameri. ” 
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary  certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of Balansia 
claviceps , B. epichloe , B. oryzae -sativae , Cochliobolus pallescens and Ustilago crameri.  The sample size 
must be five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA  or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
  
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2.16 Pennisetum glaucum and P. clandestinum (green millet)  
(1) Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.16.1 Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds must be rendered non- viable prior to arrival in 
New Zealand, using one of the  treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent contamination or re-infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) One of the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds were heat -treated, and the 
consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
or 
ii) “The Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds were irradiated at a do se of 25 KGy 
and the consignment contains no viable seeds.”  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate.  
2.16.2 Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Pennisetum  glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them 
non-viable, using one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.16.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds are not eligible for importation for processing in a 
transitional facility . 
2.16.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Pennisetum glaucum  and P. clandestinum  seeds are not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance 
on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
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2.17 Phalaris canariensis (canary grass)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Phalaris canariensis  seed s can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Phalaris canariensis seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.17.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis seeds must be rendered non -viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certifica te is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Phalaris canariensis  seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable 
seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Phalaris canariensis  seeds were irradiated at  a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment 
contains no viable seeds”.   
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.17.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -viable , using one of 
the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required . 
 
Guida nce 
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.17.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis seeds are not eligible for importation for processing in a transitional facility . 
2.17.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Phalaris canariensis seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada , and USA for biosecurity 
clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation 
(2) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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2.18 Phaseolus spp. (green beans, other beans)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Phaseolus spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Phaseolus spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.18.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were heat -treated, and the consign ment contains no viable 
seeds”. 
or 
ii) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.18.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render  them  non-viable , using one of the 
treatment op tions listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.18.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the 
Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds. 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required;  otherwise, t he seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli  and Phoma 
exigua var. diversispora  are known not to occur/  not known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Cochliobolus m iyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli and Phoma 
exigua var. diversispora  was not detected ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×)  ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested  at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Cochliobolus 
miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli  and Phoma exigua var. diversispora .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test  result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of 
Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli  and Phoma exigua var. diversispora . The sample size must be 
five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manuf actured product or commercially processed for 
consumption 
(1) Phaseolus spp. seeds  must be processed to render them non-viable.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.18.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) the following addition al declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Phaseolus spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insects ; 
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live, 
visua lly detectable regulated insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Phaseolus  spp. seeds were:  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens  pv. 
flaccumfaciens ; 
or 
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production ” free from Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens 
pv. flaccumfaciens ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×)  ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Curto bacterium 
flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iii) “The Phaseolus  spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced fr om a “pest free area”  free from Cochliobolus miyabeanus , Elsinoe phaseoli 
and Phoma exigua var. diversispora;  
or 
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from Cochliobolus miyabeanus , 
Elsinoe phaseoli and Phoma exigua  var. diversispora;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Cochliobolus 
miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli  and Phoma exigua var. diversispora .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iv) “The Phase olus spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area ” free from  Bean common mosaic virus [blackeye cowpea 
mosaic strain], and Southern bean mosaic virus ; 
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from Bean common mosaic virus 
[blackeye cowpea mosaic strain], and Southern bean mosaic virus .” 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of 
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens, Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Elsinoe phaseoli and Phoma 
exigua var. diversispora.  The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ 
methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
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2.19 Pisum  spp.  (pea s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Pisum spp.  seeds can be found in Appendix 4. 
(2) Pisum spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.19.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the treatment 
options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Pisum spp. seeds were heat -treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds ”.  
or 
ii) “The Pisum spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds”.  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.19.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2 . 
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.19.3  Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Pisum spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the Standard 
for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds. 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required;  otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from an area where Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola  is known not 
to occur/ not known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that has been inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola was 
detected;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×)  ISTA and in accor dance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO 
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Cladosporium 
cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  
Cladosporium cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola . The sa mple size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA  using ISTA or 
AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption 
(1) Pisum spp. seed s must be processed to render  them  non-viable.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.19.4 Importation of grain/seeds  for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Z ealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seeds must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required : 
a) The following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insect s; 
or 
2) fumigated with a n appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live, 
visually detectable regulated insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Cladosporium cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola;  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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or 
2) sourced from a “ pest f ree place of production” free from Cladosporium cladosporioides  
f. sp. pisicola ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved  diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Cladosporium 
cladosporioides  f. sp. pisicola .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
and 
iii) “The Pisum spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area ” free from Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain 
virus and Pea early -browning virus;  
or 
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production”  free from Broad bean mottle virus, Broad 
bean stain virus  and Pea early -browning virus .” 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI-approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  
Cladosporium cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola.  The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA  or 
AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection T reatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
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2.20 Secale cereale  (rye/ryecorn)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Secale cereal e grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Secale cereale  grain may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.20.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Secale cereale  grain must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Secale cereale grain were heat -treated and the consignment contains no viable seeds” ; 
or 
ii) “The Secale cereale grain were irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.20.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Secale cereale  grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render it non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should , prior to import, ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.20.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Secale cereale  grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional f acility 
in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the grain is securely transported.  
(2) Secale cereale  grain must be processed to render it non -viable in a transitional facility operating under the 
Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain. 
Documentation (4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the grain must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6.  
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a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Secale cereale grain ha s been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insect s;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live , 
visually detectable regulated  insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Secale cereale grain ha s been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Septoria secalis , Tilletia controversa and 
Urocystis occulta ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Septoria secalis, Tilletia 
controversa and Urocystis occulta; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with the sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in 
accordance with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at 
a NPPO -approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Septoria 
secalis, Tilletia controversa and Urocystis occulta.”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI- approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Septoria 
secalis, Tilletia controversa and Urocystis occulta. The sample size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA using 
ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection T reatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on the GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: 
Grain for Processing, Import System 
Requirements .  Requirements for seed analysis certificate can be found in Appendix B . 
2.20.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Secale cereale grain is  not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border.  
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2.21 Setaria italica (foxtail  / Italian millet)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Setaria italica  seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Setaria italica seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.21.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Setaria italica seeds were heat -treated and the consignment contains no viable seeds”;  
or 
ii) “The Setaria italica seeds were irr adiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the consign ment contains 
no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.21.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non -viable , using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.21.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds are not eligible for importation for processing in a transitional facility . 
2.21.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Setaria italica seeds can only be imported from Australia, Canada, and USA for biosecurity clearance on 
arrival at the New Zealand border.  
Documentation (2) A sampling certificate and a  seed analysis certificate are required;  otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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a) The following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Setaria italica seeds have been:  
1) sourced from a n area where Sclerospora graminicola is known not to occur / not known 
to occur ; 
or 
2)  sourced from a crop that were inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Sclerospora graminicola  was detected ; 
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×)  ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Sclerospora 
graminicola. ”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country . 
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Sclerospora 
graminicola . The sa mple size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
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2.22 Sorghum bicolor  (sorghum)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Sorghum bicolor  grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Sorghum bicolor  grain  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.22.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain  must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary cert ificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain was  heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain was  irradiated at  a dose of  25 KGy and the consignment contains 
no viable seeds”.  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.22.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render  it non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.22.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional 
facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the grain is securel y transported.  
(2) Sorghum bicolor  grain must be processed to render it non -viable in a transitional facility approved in 
accordance with the Standard for Transitional Facilities  for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain. 
Documentation (4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the grain must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain has  been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insect s;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live, visually detectable regulated  insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Sorghum bicolor  grain has  been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Gloeocercopspora sorghi, Peronosclerospora 
graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and Perono sclerospora sorghi;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Gloeocercopspora sorghi, 
Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and 
Peronosclerospora sorghi;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×)  ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested  at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Gloeocercopspora 
sorghi, Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and 
Peronosclerospora sorghi;  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
or 
4) (only for Peronosclerospora philippinensis  and Peronosclerospora sorghi) commercially 
dried to 14%  moisture content or less to kill fungal spores of Peronosclerospora 
philippinensis  and Peronosclerospora sorghi.”  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the exporting country’s NPPO , tested at an MPI- approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  
Gloeocercopspora sorghi, Peronosclerospora graminicola, Peronosclerospora philippinensis and 
Peronosclerospora sorghi. The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA using ISTA or AOSA guide lines/ 
methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection T reatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: 
Grain for Processing, Import System 
Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis certificate s can be found in Appendix B . 
2.22.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Sorghum bicolor  grain is  not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
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2.23 Triticosecale and  Triticum  spp. (triticale, wheat)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.23.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Triticosecale and  Triticum spp. grain must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required: 
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Triticosecale  / Triticum spp. grain was  heat-treated, and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Triticosecale  / Triticum spp . grain was  irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy and the 
consig nment contains no viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.23.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Triticosecale and  Triticum spp. grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render  it non-viable, using 
one of the treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import , ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.23.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Triticosecale and  Triticum spp. grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a 
transitional facility in accordance with a grain import system that ensures the grain is securely transported.  
(2) Triticosecale and  Triticum spp. grain must be processed to render it non -viable in a transitional facility 
approved in accordance with  the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(3) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain.  
Documentation 
(4) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the grain must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6.  
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a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Triticosecale  / Triticum spp . grain has  been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insect s and mites;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live , 
visually detectable regulated insects and mites ”. 
and 
ii) “The Triticosecale / Triticum spp . grain has  been : 
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Tilletia controversa , Tilletia indica, Alternaria 
triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of production” free from Tilletia controversa , Tilletia 
indica, Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum ;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Tilletia controversa, 
Tilletia indica, Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum. ”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separ ate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO , tested at a n MPI- approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  Tilletia 
controversa, Tilletia indica, Alternaria triticina and Cephalosporium gramineum. The sample size must be 
five times (5×) ISTA  using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection T reatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on GIS is prescribed in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing, Import System 
Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis certificate s can be found in Appendix B . 
2.23.4 Importati on of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Triticosecale / Triticum spp. grain is  not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the 
New Zealand border.  
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2.24 Vicia  spp. (broad beans / faba bean s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Vicia  spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Vicia spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.24.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be rendered  non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the treatment 
options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Vicia spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consignment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Vicia spp. seeds were irradiated a t a dose of 25 KGy and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate.  
2.24.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render them non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.24.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the Standard for 
Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods. 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
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B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption 
(1) Vicia spp. seeds must be processed to render them non-viable.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.24.4  Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at  the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed an alysis certificate are required;  otherwise , the seed s must be analysed 
upon arr ival in New Zealand,  as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Vicia spp. seeds were:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insect s; 
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live, 
visually detectable regulated insects .” 
and 
ii) “The Vicia spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area”  free from Artichoke yellow ringspot virus, Broad bean 
mottle virus, Broad bean stain virus, Broad bean true mosaic virus  and Pea early -
browning virus ; 
or 
2) sourced from a “ pest free place of production”  free from Artichoke yellow ringspot virus, 
Broad bean mottle virus, Broad bean stain virus, Broad bean true mosaic virus  and Pea 
early -browning virus .” 
 
Guidance  
• Treatment details for regulated pests  can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment ” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
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2.25 Vigna  spp. (adzuki  beans,  black- eyed beans,  mung bean s, cowpea s) 
(1) The regulated pest list for Vigna  spp. seeds can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Vigna spp. seeds  may be imported under one of the following options:   
2.25.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Vigna spp. seeds must be rendered non-viable prior to arrival in New Zealand, using one of the treatment 
options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, seeds must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Vigna spp. seeds were heat-treated,  and the consign ment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Vigna spp. seeds were irradiated at a dose of  25 KGy and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds”.  
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate.  
2.25.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Vigna spp. seeds must be treated in a transitional facility to render  them  non-viable, using one of the 
treatment options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For seeds that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.25.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) Vigna spp. seeds must be processed in a transitional facility approved in accordance with  the Standard for 
Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods. 
(2) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing seeds . 
A: Processing of seeds for sprouting  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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B: Processing of seeds into a manufactured product or commercially processed for 
consumption 
(1) Vigna spp. seed s must be processed to render them non-viable.  
Documentation 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
2.25.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
Documentation 
(1) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise , the seed s must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6 . 
(2) A phytosanitary certificate is required:  
a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Vigna spp. seeds were:  
1) sourced from a n area where Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens  pv. flaccumfaciens  and 
Xanthomonas campestris  pv. Vignicola  are known not to occur/ not known to occur;  
or 
2) sourced from a crop that were inspected during the growing season according to 
appropriate procedures and no Curtobacterium flaccumfac iens pv. flaccumfaciens and 
Xanthomonas campestris pv. Vignicola  were detected;  
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×) ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Curtobacterium 
flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens and Xanthomonas campestris pv. Vignicola .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.  
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exportin g country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of  
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens and Xanthomonas campestris pv. Vignicola.  The sa mple 
size must be five times (5 ×) ISTA  using ISTA  or AOSA guidelines/ met hodologies.  
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2.26 Zea mays  (maize, popcorn, sweetcorn)  
(1) The regulated pest list for Zea mays  grain can be found in Appendix 4.  
(2) Zea mays grain may be imported under one of the following options:  
2.26.1  Importation of grain/seeds devitalised in the country of origin (Option 1)  
(1) Zea mays grain must be rendered non -viable  prior to arrival in New Zealand , using one of the treatment 
options listed in Appendix 2.  
(2) Following treatment, grain must be securely held to prevent  contamination or re -infestation with regulated 
pests.  
Documentation 
(3) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
a) the following additional declaration must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Zea mays grain was  heat-treated,  and the consign ment contains no viable seeds”.  
or 
ii) “The Zea mays grain was  irradiated at  a dose of  25 KGy and the consignment contains no 
viable seeds .” 
 
Guidance  
• Offshore treatment details can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” section of 
the phytosanitary certificate .  
2.26.2  Importation of grain/seeds to be treated in New Zealand (Option 2)  
(1) Zea mays grain must be treated in a transitional facility to render  it non-viable , using one of the treatment 
options listed in Appendix 2.  
Documentation (2) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  
 
Guidance  
• For grains  that are to be treated on arrival, the importer should, prior to import,  ensure that the transitional 
facility can treat the consignment.  
2.26.3 Importation of grain/seeds for processing in New Zealand (Option 3)  
(1) The Zea mays  grain must be dried to moisture content of 14 % or less before  export to New Zealand . 
(2) Zea mays grain must be unloaded and transported from the port of first arrival to a transitional facility in 
accordance with a grain import system that ensures the grain is securely transported.  
(3) Zea mays grain must be processed to render it non -viable in a transitional facility approved in accordance 
with the Standard for Transitional Facilit ies for General Uncleared Risk Goods . 
(4) The transitional facility must be approved by MPI for holding and/or processing grain. 
Documentation (5) A sampling certificate and a seed analysis certificate are required ; otherwise, the grain must be analysed 
upon arrival in New Zealand , as per Part 1.6.  
(6) A phytosanitary certificate is required.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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a) the following additional declarations must be included on the phytosanitary certificate:  
i) “The Zea mays grain has  been:  
1) inspected in accordance with appropriate official procedures and found to be free of any 
live, visually detectable regulated insect s and mites;  
or 
2) fumigated with an appropriate pesticide and subsequently found to be free of any live visually detectable regulated insects and mites .” 
and 
ii) “The Zea mays grain has  been:  
1) sourced from a “pest free area” free from Peronosclerospora sorghi and Stenocarpella 
macrospora ;  
or  
2) sourced from a “pest free place of  production” free from Peronosclerospora sorghi and 
Stenocarpella macrospora;   
or 
3) representatively sampled with a sample size of five times (5×)  ISTA and in accordance 
with ISTA or AOSA guidelines/methodologies. The samples were tested  at a NPPO -
approved diagnostic laboratory and the test result was negative for Peronosclerospora 
sorghi and Stenocarpella macrospora .”  
If this declaration cannot  be included in the phytosanitary certificate, MPI will accept a 
separate lab test result endorsed by the NPPO of the exporting country.   
 
Guidance  
• Importers may also apply to MPI to have consignments that have been representatively sampled by the 
exporting country’s NPPO, tested at an MPI -approved diagnostic laboratory for the presence of 
Peronosclerospora sorghi and Stenocarpella macrospora. The sample size must be five times (5×) ISTA 
using ISTA or AOSA guidelines/ methodologies.  
• Treatment details for regulated pests can be recorded in the “Disinfestation and/or Disinfection Treatment” 
section of the phytosanitary certificate.  
• Information on the GIS is in the MPI Operational Standard: Grain for Processing, Import System 
Requirements . Requirements for seed analysis certificate s can be found in Appendix B . 
2.26.4 Importation of grain/seeds for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand border 
(Option 4)  
(1) Zea mays grain is not eligible for importation for biosecurity clearance on arrival at the New Zealand 
border.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Appendix 1: Definitions  
Definitions have the same meaning as defined by the Act and ISPM 5: Glossary of Phytosanitary  Terms, unless 
set out below:  
Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA)  
An organisation comprised of member laboratories which are staffed by certified seed analysts. Such seed testing 
facilities include official state, federal and university seed labor atories across the United States of America and 
Canada.  
Biosecurity clearance  
A clearance under section 26 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 for the entry of goods into New Zealand.  
Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR)   
This is the site for official information about pests and disease-causing  organisms in New Zealan d, authorised by 
the Ministry for Primary Industries.  
Compliance  
The state of meeting specified requirements, whether in a specification, co ntract, regulation or standard.  
Contaminants  
Any organic material or substance that (because of its nature, origin,  or other relevant factor) may contain 
regulated pests, new organisms, or unwanted organisms  (or parts thereof).  
Grain import system (GIS)  
A grain import system is a quality management system developed by the importer. T he GIS must provide an 
integrated management system of activities associated with importation of grain for processing to protect the 
biosecurity of New Zealand. The GIS must cover all activities associated with grain discharge at the border, and 
authorised movement of grain  by approved conveyances to transitional facility . The GIS must also cover all 
aspects of required certification and notifications to M PI prior to arrival of grain at the border.  
Import health standard (IHS)  
A standard issued under s24 of  the Biosecurity Act (1993) by the Director -General on the recommendation of a 
Chief Technical Officer, specifying the requirements to be met for the effective management of risks associated 
with the importation of risk goods . 
International Seed Testing As sociation (ISTA)  
An international, non -profit organisation, the primary purpose of which is to develop, adopt and publish standard 
procedures for sampling and testing seeds, and to promote uniform import of these procedures for evaluation of 
seeds moving in international trade. An ISTA member laboratory approved by ISTA according to ISTA Approval 
Standards and authorised to issue ISTA certificates.  
Organism  
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993).   
Re-shipped  
An authorised movement given by an Inspector under s25 of the Biosecurity Act (1993) that risk goods are to be 
returned overseas from New Zealand.  
Risk good  
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993).   
Sample  
Representative of a commodity collected bas ed on a sampling plan, intended to show what the whole is like,  in 
order to ascertain pest levels or f or other testing.  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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Transitional f acility   
Definition as per the Biosecurity Act (1993).  
 
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Appendix 2: Treatment options  
(1) One of the following treatment options from the MPI list of Approved Biosecurity Treatments  must be 
applied to render grain  and seed s non-viable: 
a) heat treatment:  
i) Core temperature raised from ambient to 85 °C at 40% minimum humidity for a minimum of 15 
hours (continuous);  
ii) Core temperature raised from ambient to 100°C for a minimum of 30 min utes; 
iii) Core temperature raised from ambient to 121°C for a minimum of 15 min utes; or  
b) irradiation treatment (animal or bird feed only): product irradiated at a dose of 25 KGy.  
(2) Consignments that have undergone irradiation treat ment must NOT be used for human consumption 
(animal and bird feed only).  
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Appendix 3: Amendment Record  
Amendments to this IHS will be given a consecutive number and dated.  
 
No Details  Date  
0 All amendments from the first issuance date (01 January 2004 as PIT -
GFP-PHR) until January 2019  are as follows :  
1. Re -issue and re -naming of PIT -GFP-PHR as BNZ -GCFP -PHR.  
Changes to Section 2: Import Specification. Addition of the  
option to treat grain and seeds by irr adiation for bird feed or  
stock feed to all schedules. Replacement of import health  
standard schedules for Helianthus  (sunflower), Panicum  
(millet/panic grass), Phaseolus  (green/other beans), Pisum  (pea)  
and Vicia  (broad/faba bean).  16 May 2005  
2. Inclusion of a new import schedule for Cannabis sativa  (low THC hemp 
variety) seeds. Clarification of the requirements for ISTA accreditation for 
seed sampling and fungal testing. Addition of an option to have different temperature/time regimes to the s tandard treatment of 85° C for 15 
hours. Clarification of the requirements for audit testing for seed viability 
after heat or irradiation treatments.  17 October 2005  
3. Addition of an option to import Puy lentils, produced in France  
under AOC/AOP control and certification, under the BNZ -NPPHUMAN 
standard.  09 December 2005  
4. Removal of non -regulated pest lists. Update of regulated pest  
lists for Phaseolus , Pisum , Hordeum , Triticum , Vicia , 
clarification of option 3, transfer requirement for ISTA  
certific ation to the PIT -GFP -ISR standard, inclusion of section  
for equivalency determination.  04 May 2006  
5. Administrative changes to clarify Option 3 for Vicia  and Vigna  
seeds for processing.  02 August 2006  
6. Introduction of GM protocol for Medicago  sativa  seeds  30 November 2006  
7. Update of regulated pest lists for Secale and Triticum  to remove  
Curvularia  inaequalis  02 July 2008  
8. Update of weblinks, contact details and definitions in Section 1.  
New schedule for Papaver somniferum  has been included.  
Triticum  schedule (Option 2) has been updated to include the  
option for testing for regulated fungi in the exporting country.  08 June 2009  
9. Addition of Section 2.1.3 ‘Trade samples’. Removal of  
Echinacea angustifolia  from Section 1.5.2. Addition of MAF 
recommended offshore heat treatment specifications in Option 1  
of all schedules. Addition to all schedules to clarify the  
inspection requirement for regulated pests. Removal of Appendix  
1 from all sch edules, which is replaced by Section 1.5.2  
‘Schedule of regulated weed seeds’. Sorghum  schedule (Option  
2) has also been updated to include the option for testing for  
regulated fungi in the exporting country.  31 May 2010  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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No Details  Date  
10. Addition of Section 2.1.2 ‘Tolerance Level for Contaminant  
Grains/Seeds’. Removal of Wheat Streak mosaic virus and  
Xanthomonas translucens pv. translucens . 23 June 2011  
1 Cannabis sativa  schedule updated.  25 January  2019  
2 IHS r eformatted to standardised MPI Requirements and Guidelines 
format.    
Pest list updated to remove non -regulated pests.  
Contact details and definitions updated.  
Schedule for Papaver somniferum  (poppy seeds) removed.  
Requirement for laboratory testing against regulated pests of concern 
updated throughout the IHS.  
Requirement for GM  seed  test updated for Medicago sativa  schedule.  
Country limitation removed for seeds imported for processing in NZ.  11 November  2019  
3 Reference to specific sections of the ISTA rules for p reparation and 
dispatch of submitted samples removed.  17 August 2020  
4 Broken links and spelling errors  were fixed.  
References to the MPI Biosecurity Organisms Register for Imported Commodities (BORIC) database replaced with Official New Zealand Pest 
Register (ONZPR).  21 January  2021  
5 Remove  the import requirements for trade samples – now under  
Research Samples (excluding animal samples) IHS 21 June 2021  
6 Remove all requirement s for import permits under Option 3 , for all 
relevant commodities . Minor editorial  updates.  12 November  2021  
7 Remove the import requirements for the below organisms:  
• Artichoke yellow ringspot virus (AYRSV) on Phaseolus  spp. 
• Clover yellow mosaic virus (CYMV) on Pisum  spp. and Vicia  spp. 
• Pea enation mosaic virus (PEMV) on Pisum  spp. and Vicia spp. 
• Peanut stunt virus (PSV) on Phaseolu s spp. and Vicia spp. 
• Red clover vein mosaic virus (RCVMV) on Vicia  spp. 
• Sunflower ringspot virus (SRV) on Helianthus  spp.  12 November 2021  
8 Appendix 3: Amendment record updated to include all changes to the IHS 
prior to 2019.  4 February 2022  
9 Add clause 1.4(7) to include measures to manage foot and mouth 
disease (FMD) on grain pathway.  29 July 2022  Import Health Standard: Grain and Seeds for Consumption, Feed or Processing   
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No Details  Date  
10 Remov e the following pests from the  Panicum  spp. pest list , along with 
the specific import requirements for those pests in  the Panicum  spp. 
schedule : 
Alternaria saparva, Aspergillus tamarii, Balansia andropogonis, B. 
henningsiana, B. pallida, B. sclerotica, B. strangulans, Bipolaris panici-
miliacei, B. urochloae, Claviceps africana, C. fusiformis, C. maximensis, 
C. sorghi, Cochliobolus s etariae, Gloeocercospora sorghi, Melanomma 
panici-miliacei, Peronosclerospora graminicola, P. sorghi, Sorosporium afrum, S. cryptum, S. formosanum, S. harrismithense, S. manchuricum, 
S. panici, Sphacelotheca digitariae, S. veracruziana, Sporisorium cenchri, 
S. sorghi, Tilletia ayresii, T. barclayana, T. biharica, T. courtetiana, T. 
maclagani, T. narayanaraoana, T. tumefaciens, T. verrucosa, and 
Ustilago heterogena  
Add new schedule for Brassica  napus    
Add new schedule for Pennisetum glaucum and P. clandesti num.  21 December 2022  
 
11 Remove the following pests from the pest list  of Phaseolus spp. and 
Pisum spp., along with the specific import requirements for those pests in 
the relevant schedule :  
Phaseolus spp. schedule  
• Broad bean mottle virus  
• Cowpea severe mosaic virus  
• Pea early -browning virus  
• Peanut mottle virus  
Pisum spp. schedule  
• Peanut mottle virus  
• Peanut stunt virus    2 February  2023  
12 Appendix 2: Treatment options updated to include all heat treatment 
options for seed devitalisation from MPI Approved Treatment Standard  17 February 2023  
13 Remove the fungus Anthracocystis destruens  from the Panicum  pest lists  
Fix typo s in Part 2.7.3 , and Appendix 2.  3 May  2023  
14 Remove duplicate information . Clarified the  sampling certificate  
requirement s in Part 1.5 . 28 June  2023  
15  Remove Liposcelis entomophila  (Liposcelis entomophilus ) and Dinoderus 
minutus  from the pest list for Zea mays   
Remove Tomato black ring virus (TBRV) from the pest list for Phaseolus 
spp.  
Correct Section 1.4 (5)(c) by replacing consignment with sample taken.  22 August 2023  
16 Add requirements for the import of Glycine max  seeds for sprouting by 
incorporating requirements set under CTO Direction.  15 September 2023  
17 Adding a requirement for maize grain imported into New Zealand to be 
dried to a moisture content of 14% or less before export  
Remov ing 11 regulated pests for the Zea mays  pest list, along with the 
requirements to those pest  11 March 2023  
18 Remov ing phytosanitary measures for Curvularia cymbopogonis, 
Leptosphaeria woroninii, Septoria cannabis  for import of hulled Cannabis 
sativa  seeds  11 March 2023  
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Appendix 4: Pest List  
Avena spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Alphitophagus bifasciatus  
Blaps mucronata 
Blatta orientalis  
Carpophilus obsoletus  
Cathartus quadricollis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cryptophagus schmidti  
Elasmolomus sordidus  
Ephestia figulilella  
Gibbium psylloides  
Gnatocerus maxillosus  
Latheticus oryzae  
Lophocateres pusillus  
Mycetophagus quadriguttatus  
Nemapogon variatella  
Niptus hololeucus  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Pseudoeurostus hilleri  
Ptinus villiger  
Pyroderces rileyi  
Tipnus unicolor  
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium destructor  
Trigonogenius globulus  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite 
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector] 
Siteroptes cerealium  
Steneotarsonemus spirifex  
Nematode  
Anguina tritici [vector] 
Fungus  
Cephalosporium gramineum  
Bacterium  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. Undulosa  
Virus  
High plains virus  
Brassica napus  REGULATED PESTS  
Fungus  
Alternaria ethzedia  
 Virus  
Turnip yellow mosaic virus  
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Cannabis sativa  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Episyrphus balteatus  
Ischiodon scutellaris  
Metasyrphus latifasciatus  
Pyrrhocoris apterus  
Sphaerophoria scripta  
Syritta pipiens  
Mite 
Aculops cannabicola  Fungus  
Curvularia cymbopogonis  
Leptosphaeria woroninii  
Septoria cannabis  
 
Carthamus tinctorius  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp. Fungus  
Alternaria carthami  
Cercospora carthami  
Cicer arietinum  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Megaselia arietina  
Trogoderma  spp. Fungus  
Ascochyta rabiei  
Glycine max  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp. Fungus  
Peronospora manshurica  
Gossypium spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
Guizotia abyssinica  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
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Helianthus spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Alphitophagus bifasciatus  
Araecerus fasciculatus  
Cochylis hospes  
Conogethes punctiferalis  
Dichroplus elongatus  
Haplorhynchites aeneus  
Helicoverpa punctigera  
Helicoverpa zea  
Heliothis virescens  
Homoeosoma electellum  
Neolasioptera helianthi  
Smicronyx fulvus  
Smicronyx sordidus  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma variabile  
Zonocerus variegatus  
 Fungus  
Aspergillus parasiticus  
Diaporthe helianthi ( anamorph  Phomopsis 
helianthi)  
Leptosphaeria lindquistii  
Septoria helianthi  
Bacterium  
Pseudomonas syringae pv . aptata  
Pseudomonas syringae pv . tagetis  
Virus  
Sunflower mosaic virus  
 
Hordeum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Blatta orientalis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Embaphion muricatum  
Haplotinea insectella  
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Tinea fictrix  
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium destructor  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma irroratum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite 
Acarophenax tribolii [Animals Biosecurity]  
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector]  
Pyemotes herfsi  
Fungus  
Cephalosporium gramineum  
Fusarium longipes   
Tilletia controversa  
Bacterium  
Pseudomonas syringae pv . Striafaciens  
Rathayibacter tritici  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. undulosa  
Virus  
High plains virus  
Lens spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
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Lupinus spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
Medicago spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Bacterium  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. alfalfa  Virus  
Pea early browning tobravirus  
Peanut stunt cucumovirus  
Panicum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Nematode  
Aphelenchoides besseyi  
 Fungus  
Balansia claviceps  
Balansia epichloe  
Balansia oryzae -sativae  
Cochliobolus pallescens ( anamorph  Curvularia 
pallescens)  
Peronosclerospora graminicola  
Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Sorosporium afrum  
Sorosporium cryptum  
Sorosporium formosanum  
Ustilago crameri 
 
Phalaris canariensis  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma  spp.  
Phaseolus spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Acanthoscelides argillaceus  
Acanthoscelides obvelatus  
Bruchidius atrolineatus  
Bruchidius incarnatus  
Bruchus pisorum  
Callosobruchus analis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Callosobruchus phaseoli  
Cydia fabivora  
Etiella grisea  
Etiella grisea drososcia  
Etiella zinckenella  
Matsumuraeses phaseoli  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Zabrotes subfasciatus  Fungus  
Cochliobolus miyabeanus ( anamorph Bipolaris 
oryzae)  
Elsinoe phaseoli  
Phoma exigua var . diversispora   
Bacterium  
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. 
flaccumfaciens  
Virus  
Bean common mosaic virus [blackeye cowpea 
mosaic strain]  
Southern bean mosaic virus  
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Pisum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Acanthoscelides zeteki  
Bruchidius atrolineatus  
Bruchidius incarnatus  
Bruchidius quinqueguttatus  
Bruchus affinis  
Bruchus emarginatus  
Bruchus ervi  
Bruchus lentis  
Bruchus pisorum  
Bruchus rufimanus  
Bruchus tristis  
Callosobruchus analis  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Cydia nigricana  
Etiella zinckenella  
Euchrysops cnejus  
Spodoptera praefica  
Trogoderma granarium  Fungus  
Cladosporium cladosporioides f. sp. pisicola  
Virus  
Broad bean mottle virus  
Broad bean stain virus  
Pea early -browning virus  
 
Secale cereale  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Embaphion muricatum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma variabile  
Fungus  
Septoria secalis  
Tilletia controversa  
Urocystis occulta  Bacterium  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. Undulosa  
Xanthomonas translucens pv. Cerealis  
Xanthomonas translucens pv. secalis  
Virus  
Tobacco rattle virus [strains not in New 
Zealand]  
Setaria italica  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Trogoderma spp. Fungus  
Sclerospora graminicola  
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Sorghum bicolor  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Contarinia sorghicola  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Fusarium chlamydosporum   
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus subdepressus  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Solenopis invicta 
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  
 Fungus  
Aspergillus spp. 
Claviceps africana  
Claviceps sorghi ( anamorph  Sphacelia sorghi)  
Claviceps sorghicola  
Cochliobolus tuberculatus ( anamorph 
Curvularia tuberculata)  
Curvularia penniseti  
Drechslera longirostrata  
Drechslera sorghicola  
Gloeocerospora sorghi  
Peronosclerospora graminicola  
Peronosclerospora philippinensis  
Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Phoma sorghina  
Sporisorium cruentum  
Sporisorium sorghi  
Tolyposporium ehrenbergii  
Virus  
Peanut clump furovirus  
Sugarcane mosaic potyvirus [strain]  
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Triticosecale and Triticum  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Blatta orientalis  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Cephitinea colonella  
Contarinia pisi  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cynaeus angustus  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Faronta albilinea  
Haplotinea insectella  
Latheticus oryzae  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Tribolium audax  
Tribolium freemani 
Troctes minutus  
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma grassmani  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma ornatum  
Trogoderma simplex  
Trogoderma sternale  
Trogoderma variabile  
Ulomoides dermestoides  Mite 
Aceria tosichella  
Aceria tulipae [vector]  
Caloglyphus krameri  
Michaelopus macfarlanei  
Paratriophtydeus coineaurius  
Tarsonemus granarius  
Tuckerella ablutus  
Nematode  
Anguina tritici [vector]  
Fungus  
Alternaria triticina  
Cephalosporium gramineum  
Curvularia verruculosa  
Tilletia controversa  
Tilletia indica  
Bacterium  
Rathayibacter tritici  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. undulosa  
Virus  
High plains virus  
Indian peanut clump viru s 
Vicia  spp. REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Bruchidius incarnatus  
Bruchidius quinqueguttatus  
Bruchus atomarius  
Bruchus dentipes  
Bruchus pisorum  
Bruchus rufimanus  
Callosobruchus chinensis  
Callosobruchus maculatus  
Callosobruchus phaseoli  
Contarinia pisi  
Tribolium destructor  
Trogoderma granarium  
Virachola livia  Virus  
Artichoke yellow ringspot virus  
Broad bean mottle virus  
Broad bean stain virus  
Broad bean true mosaic virus  
Pea early -browning virus  
 
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Vigna spp. REGULATED PESTS (actionable)  
Insect  
Earis vitelli  
Maruca testulalis  
Trogoderma spp. Bacterium  
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. 
flaccumfaciens  
Xanthomonas campestris pv. vignicola  
Zea mays  REGULATED PESTS  
Insect  
Attagenus unicolor  
Carpophilus freeman  
Carpophilus lugubris  
Cathartus quadricollis  
Caulophilus oryzae  
Corcyra cephalonica  
Cryptophlebia leucotreta  
Cynaeus angustus  
Dinoderus distinctus  
Doloessa v iridis 
Euxesta stigmatias  
Gibbium psylloides  
Glischrochilus quadrisignatus  
Gnatocerus maxillosus  
Latheticus oryzae  
Lepinotus reticulatus   
Leptoglossus zonatus  
Mussidia nigrivenella  
Pagiocerus frontalis  
Palorus ratzeburgi  
Palorus subdepressus  
Paralipsa gularis  
Pharaxonotha kirschii  
Prostephanus truncatu s 
Pyroderces rileyi  
Sesamia calamistis  
Sesamia nonagrioides  
Teretriosoma nigrescens  
Tribolium freemani  
Trogoderma glabrum  
Trogoderma granarium  
Trogoderma inclusum  
Trogoderma variabile  Mite 
Acarop sellina sollers  
Fungus  
Botryosphaeria zeae ( anamorph Macrophoma 
zeae)  
Cephalosporium maydis  
Cochliobolus pallescens ( anamorph  Curvularia 
pallescens)  
Peronosclerospora sorghi  
Stenocarpella macrospora  
Ustilago maydis  
Bacterium  
Acidovorax avenae subsp. Avenae 
Clavibacter nebraskensis